Bristol's Clean Air Zone, likened to a congestion charge, was introduced in 2022 and charges £9 daily to non-compliant vehicles including cars, taxis and vans.

An anti-congestion charge petition spearheaded by independent councillor Saj Malik has reached almost 10,000 signatures. Local taxi driver Ansar Hussain, 52, said the charge is ‘a bad idea.’ ...

A map shows the congestion charge locations in Oxford (Picture: Datawrapper) Taxi driver Ansar Hussain, 52, from Oxford said the congestion charge is ‘a bad idea’ (Picture: SWNS) ...

The congestion charge would end once the traffic filters are in place. Network Rail has previously said the Botley Road work would be completed in August 2026.

If introduced, the congestion charge will be payable all year-round including bank holidays. Only cars without a permit would be charged for driving through, and all other vehicles would be exempt.

How long would the congestion charge be in place? The council says the scheme could be in place for a maximum of two years, as it is only a temporary measure whilst Botley Road is closed.

The temporary congestion charge plans are designed to reduce traffic on some of the busiest roads in Oxford, making bus journeys faster and improving safety for cyclists and walkers.

Plans for a temporary £5 congestion charge for car drivers in Oxford will be the subject of a public consultation from the start of next week. Oxfordshire County Council's cabinet has agreed to take ...

If approved, a six-week public consultation would begin on 23 June. The congestion charge could be in place by the autumn.